The Patriots are doing to the Broncos what the Patriots did to the Broncos three weeks and six days ago.
And then some.
Put simply, the Pats trusting their offense to score enough points to ensure that the clock will run out on Tebow time long before the fourth quarter starts.
Making it look all too easy is quarterback Tom Brady, who has a postseason record five touchdown passes as he closes in on breaking a three-game playoff losing streak. Brady has completed 18 of 25 passes for 245 yards.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski has caught three of Brady’s touchdown passes, and receiver Wes Welker snared the first one. Deion Branch added a 61-yard catch-and-run.
For the Broncos, quarterback Tim Tebow has completed three of 10 passes for 28 yards, with another 14 rushing. He has one fumble.